Worker Killed in Equipment-related Accident on Gulf of Mexico Oil Rig
A worker was killed in an equipment-related accident Sunday on a drillship in the Gulf of Mexico, about 172 miles south of Port Fourchon, Louisiana….
Do I Have to See a Company Doctor After a Maritime Injury?
Accidents happen, especially working on the water. Maritime law is very different than the laws of the land, and it can be confusing to know…
Offshore Workers and Hurricanes in the Gulf of Mexico
There are thousands of offshore workers in the Gulf of Mexico at any one time. The offshore oil and gas industry in the Gulf of…
How Much Will I Get in Maintenance Benefits under the Jones Act?
If you are a sailor or other maritime worker who has been hurt on the job, you may be entitled to seek compensation for your…
Chemical Exposure Injuries for Maritime Workers
America’s maritime industry provides steady, well-paying employment to thousands of people, but the work is not without risks. It doesn’t matter if they work in…
Lake Pontchartrain Platform Explosion – What Is A Commingling Facility?
On Sunday, October 15, 2017 at approximately 7:18 p.m., an oil and gas platform explosion occurred in Lake Pontchartrain. The platform explosion and subsequent fire…
Jones Act Waiver Explained
In the wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, many have called upon President Trump to issue a Jones Act waiver. President Trump already approved a…
Protecting Push Boat Workers and America’s Inland Waterways
You may not realize it, but our economic prosperity as a country comes from our ability to move cargo on the water. Push boat workers…
Fall Protection: When Working at Height Always Wear a Harness
Fall protection is the most effective way to eliminate injuries while working at height. Falls are among the most common causes of serious work related…
Port of New Orleans Welcomes State of the Art Shipping Vessel
The Port of New Orleans recently announced that a new type of state-of-the-art shipping vessel called “Bahri ships” will be calling on the port every…
Cruise Line Using Ships to Assist in Irma Evacuation
The cruise line Royal Caribbean is employing its cruise ship, Enchantment of the Seas, a thousand-foot ship that can handle almost 2,500 passengers, to evacuate…
How Long Do Maintenance and Cure Benefits Last Under the Jones Act?
The Merchant Marine Act of 1920, more commonly referred to as the Jones Act, allows a seaman who has been injured on the job to…
Hugh Lambert Presents at Maritime Law Conference
On August 18, 2017, Louisiana Association for Justice held its annual Maritime Law Conference, High Stakes on the High Seas, at Windsor Court Hotel in…
Tugboat Accidents In The News
Tugboats are vital to maritime industries. They come in three basic types: oceangoing, harbor and river tugboats. Tugboats perform a variety of important services –…
Protecting Coastal Louisiana Benefits the Nation
This morning, Governor John Bel Edwards issued an opinion editorial, emphasizing that protecting coastal Louisiana has wide reaching impacts not just for the state, but for…
Decommissioning Projects to Increase Over Five Years
When a company signs a lease for offshore oil or gas exploration or production that initial agreement includes the process of decommissioning the well, that…
Small Bass Boat Carrying Oklahoma Fishermen Sinks in Gulf of Mexico
Anglers love fishing in Venice, Louisiana because it is one of the few places in the world where you can catch a red fish, a…
Tidewater Claims It’s Committed to Safety Amid Debt Restructuring Negotiations
With the continued slump in oil prices, many Louisiana energy and energy-service companies have been attempting to restructure their debts in an effort to avoid…
OIL INDUSTRY PREDICTS MAJOR COMEBACK, 100,000 NEW JOBS
With U.S. oil production continuing to painfully decline, thousands of workers on offshore vessels have recently found themselves underemployed—or out of work altogether. Fortunately, the…
Captain of Cargo Ship Falls Overboard in Mississippi River
A search is underway for a vessel captain that reportedly fell overboard into the Mississippi River on Sunday, July 17. The Coast Guard is searching…